“Councilman James Rogowski has proven that he has too many personal distractions to continue as a leader in our community," Friedrich said in a statement. "There is absolutely no place in our society for spousal abuse, and as an elected official and teacher he should recognize what good leadership requires."

Republican Assemblymember Monica Wallace is also joining in.

"By pleading guilty to a domestic violence charge, Mr. Rogowski has demonstrated his unfitness to serve public office," Wallace said in a statement Thursday. "By his own admission, he has failed to do that and should therefore resign immediately."

Rogowski faces up to 990 days in jail and a one year probation term when he is sentenced on Nov. 13.